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7 The Abuja Technopolis
Abuja, the Nigerian Capital City avails the nation the first opportunity to establish
a Science City. The development of the three science and technology parks in
Abuja
described
above
will
facilitate
the
re-engineering
process
and
the
achievement of the Technopolis objective.
8 The Re-Engineering Process
The objective of the re-engineering process is to re-plan and modify the productive
functions of existing innovation facilities into Science and Technology Parks where
the interactions of the mandates and outputs of the individual establishments is
converged to deliver outputs that are more tangible and effective in improving the
socio-economic system of the immediate community and indeed the nation at large.
In each case, detailed studies of the institution are being conducted to reveal
their:
• Capacities;
• Capabilities;
• Outputs;
• Impacts;
• Future plans;
• Partnerships; and
• Projects/programmes.
These are then processed further to identify clearly existing overlaps, potential
overlaps and hidden innovation opportunities.
The total system would naturally evolve into the desired S&T Park with clear
mandates and processes, and all necessary elements such as additional research
facilities, common engineering workshops, innovation products showrooms, tech-
nology incubators, technology business spin-offs, and quality service areas/facilities.
Policies and statutory functions are then proposed to fit with proposed parks and
technopolis attributes.
9 Conclusions
The application of proper mixes and interactions between Science, Technology
and Innovation is the main tool for sustainable and dynamic development of any
nation. Science and Technology Parks have been demonstrated as the proper
product of this mix for all countries that have successfully developed. Although
broad international studies have revealed that the evolution of S&T Parks is a
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